Stone carving

Bauw, bauw, bauw… a hammer strikes a pointed chisel to spall a stone… Clic clic clic clic clic clic… a rock pick levels its surface Wizzzz wizzzz wizzzz… a flat chisel carves a curve Chssssi chssssi chsssssi…. a gouge reveals a fairness of finishing. And all other gestures, tools and sonances to appropriate the language of stones…

Come to live a unique experience with David Natidze at the site of the former fine art foundry. David, a sensitive and rigorous artist, besides his personal art projects often joins major restoration sites such as statues of the Grand Place or the St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral in Brussels.

Skilled and experienced artists and restaurateurs, David Natidze will provide you with hands-on guidance and instruction to ensure that everyone – either a beginner or a person with experience – receives personalized attention and advice. During the workshop you will learn the fundamental principles of stone carving and will master the usage of different tools, techniques and materials.

Each participant will receive a block of soft limestone. (approximate sizes 30x20x18 cm) to realize his personal project.

RÉSERVATION

 

 

    date(s) and hour(s)
  • 22 September 2024 10h00-17h00
  • 28 September 2024 10h00-17h00
  • 29 September 2024 10h00-17h00

duration
10h00-17h00

meeting place
La Fonderie - Brussels Museum of Industry and Work
27 rue Ransfort
1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean

author(s)
David Natidze was born and raised in Tbilisi. Graduate in sculpturing from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, he moves to Belgium to complete the studies in the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. In 1996 David participates in the restoration of sculptures of the Leuven train station. And as from this moment he works at various restauration sites across Brussels and Flanders.
Successful sculpturer he regularly takes part in art symposiums and exhibits his work during private and collective events.
Objects and forms imagined and realized by David are deeply rooted in his personal environment. They refer to feelings, sensations and non-written rules…

contact
reservation@lafonderie.be - 02 410 99 50

public(s)
As from 16 years old
Min 4 participants
Max 8 participants